Eat Your Peas! Never a Problem with Fabulous Split Pea Soup!

Did you know that you can go to a honey-baked ham store and just buy a ham bone? You will find that they have plenty of meat on the bone to carve off enough for a sandwich or two and still have plenty of meat to make a tasty, hearty soup. For our last ski trip of the season, we were all craving this family favorites, so Gary drove in to Salt Lake City for the required ham bone. The recipe is easy and this soup can be on the stove simmering in just 20 minutes or so. You also need a bit of time to make the homemade croutons, which are key to getting raves from the diners. This recipe delivers a one-dish meal that is hearty, healthy and delicious!

Homemade Croutons

1/2 loaf Italian bread or French bread (at least one day old), cut into slices and then into cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter

In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and a tablespoon of butter. Add the croutons and brown, stirring constantly, adding more butter and oil as required. Remove browned croutons to a plate and reserve. Can be made up to one day in advance.

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